2024-12-23-minutes-public-works-and-cds-study-session

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C. Implementation parameters: The bill provides 2 approaches for local jurisdictions to demonstrate consistency. Option 1— Up to 20% of permitting fees are subject to refund if timelines are not met. -10% of permitting fees must be refunded if the application decision exceeds the prescribed timelines by less than 20% of the maximum allowance. Example: If the fee for a non -administrative application is $2,000 and the decision isn't issued until the 203'd day from the deemed complete date (19% beyond the 170-day allowance) the applicant would be refunded $200. -20% of permitting fees must be refunded if the application decision exceeds the prescribed timelines by 20% or more. Option 2 — HB 5290 provides ten project review and code revisions (listed below a-j) that can be adopted to avoid Option 1. This option requires formal adoption of at least 3 of these provisions. (a) Expediting review for project permit applications for projects that are consistent with adopted development regulations; (b) Imposing reasonable fees, consistent with RCW 82.02.020, on applicants for permits or other governmental approvals to cover the cost to the city, town, county, or other municipal corporation of processing applications, inspecting and reviewing plans, or preparing detailed statements required by chapter RCW. The fees imposed may not include a fee for the cost of processing administrative appeals. Nothing in this subsection limits the ability of a county or city to impose a fee for the processing of administrative appeals as otherwise authorized by law; (c) Entering into an interlocal agreement with another jurisdiction to share permitting staff and resources; (d) Maintaining and budgeting for on -call permitting assistance for when permit volumes or staffing levels change rapidly; (e) Having new positions budgeted that are contingent on increased permit revenue; (f) Adopting development regulations which only require public hearings for permit applications that are required to have a public hearing by statute; (g) Adopting development regulations which make preapplication meetings optional rather than a requirement of permit application submittal; (h) Adopting development regulations which make housing types an outright permitted use in all zones where the housing type is permitted; (i) Adopting a program to allow for outside professionals with appropriate professional licenses to certify components of applications consistent with their license; or (j) Meeting with the applicant to attempt to resolve outstanding issues during the review process. The meeting must be scheduled within 14 days of a second request for